US Bridges

SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Morris Township · Structure no. 000000000018456

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 4021
CrossesBranch of Browns Creek
LocationMorris Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.96689, -80.30356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4021 over Branch of Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.